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PAST EVENTS – 2024 CYCLE

Events Block

Tuesday, July 30th, 2024 | Build the House – 2024

Featuring

  • Janelle Bynum, Candidate for OH-05
  • Michelle Vallejo, Candidate for TX-15
  • Moderated by Congresswoman Barbara Lee

A virtual Event.

5:00 pm PT | 6:00 pm MT | 8:00 pm ET

These two dynamic candidates are the only women of color on the DCCC Red to Blue list. They are both poised to flip seats to help win a Democratic majority in the House.

Tuesday, April 23rd, 2024 | Lunch With Two Congresswomen on the Frontline

Featuring

  • Rep. Sharice Davids (KS-03)
  • Mary Peltola (AK-AL)

12:30 – 2:00 pm

San Francisco

These two Congresswomen are the only Native American women currently serving in Congress. They are being heavily targeted and need support to hold their seats and ensure their unique voices continue to be heard in Congress.

Thursday, January 11th, 2024 | Senate Representation Matters: Make History in 2024!

Featuring

  • Congresswoman Barbara Lee, Candidate for U.S. Senate (CA)
  • County Executive Angela Alsobrooks, Candidate for U.S. Senate (MD)
  • Fmr. Congresswoman Debbie Mucarsel-Powell, Candidate for U.S. Senate (FL)
  • Moderated by Aimee Allison, Founder and President of She the People

A Virtual Event
5:00 pm PST | 8 pm EST
These three women of color candidates are all distinguished and accomplished leaders who will bring unique perspectives and experiences much needed in the U.S. Senate. They will change the face of power and make history in 2024.  

Tuesday, December 12th, 2023 | Latinas in the House – 2024

Featuring

  • Rep. Yadira Caraveo (CO-08)
  • Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (WA-03)
  • Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez (NM-03)
  • Rep. Andrea Salinas (OR-06)

A Virtual Event
5:00 pm PST | 8 pm EST

These four Latina Congresswomen are all strong, effective leaders in must-hold seats. It is critical to support their re-election campaigns and ensure their unique voices continue to heard in the Halls of Congress.

Wednesday, September 27th, 2023 | Vital Voices in the House

Featuring

  • Rep. Jahana Hayes (CT-05)
  • Rep. Lucy McBath (GA-07)
  • Rep. Emilia Sykes (OH-13)
  • Rep. Lauren Underwood (IL-14)

A Virtual Event

5:00 PM PT | 8:00 PM ET
The re-election of these four dynamic Black Congresswomen is critical to winning the House in 2024, and their unique perspectives and voices are vital to ensuring equity and justice and preserving our democracy.

Tuesday, June 27th, 2023 | Senate Representation Matters: One Is Not Enough!

Featuring

  • Congresswoman Barbara Lee, CA Candidate for U.S. Senate
  • County Executive Angela Alsobrooks, MD Candidate for U.S. Senate

With special guest
The Honorable Cheri Beasley, Former NC Candidate for U.S. Senate

A Virtual Event 

5:00 pm PST | 8 pm EST

Only two Black women have ever been elected to the U.S. Senate in the history of our country, and never has more than one served simultaneously. There are ZERO Black women in the Senate now. This is unacceptable – and one is not enough! We now have the opportunity to elect multiple Black women to the Senate in 2024, to ensure a more representative democracy. 

Wednesday, April 26th, 2023 | Barbara Lee Speaks for US

Featuring

  • Congresswoman Barbara Lee, Candidate for U.S. Senate

With special guests (others TBA)
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass
Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett
Congresswoman Lucy McBath
Congresswoman Emilia Sykes

A Virtual Event

5:00 PM PT | 8:00 PM ET

There are currently no Black women in the U.S. Senate. California has the opportunity to change that and elect a bold, progressive Black woman with the experience, integrity, and established relationships necessary to be effective in the Senate from day one.

Sunday, March 12th, 2023 | SF Brunch with Barbara

Featuring

  • Congresswoman Barbara Lee

Noon – 2:00 PM

Join Congresswoman Barbara Lee as she embarks on her historic run for Senate. There are ZERO Black women in the Senate. California can change that. Elect a bold, progressive leader. Change the face of power.

Hosted by Joyce Newstat & Susan Lowenberg

Saturday, March 11th, 2023 | Palo Alto Brunch with Barbara

Featuring

  • Congresswoman Barbara Lee

11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Join Congresswoman Barbara Lee as she embarks on her historic run for Senate.

There are ZERO Black women in the Senate. California can change that. Elect a bold, progressive leader. Change the face of power.

Hosted by Jennifer DiBrienza & Jesse Dorogusker

Sunday, March 5th, 2023 | East Bay Brunch with Barbara

Featuring

  • Congresswoman Barbara Lee

Noon – 2:00 PM

Join Congresswoman Barbara Lee as she embarks on her historic run for Senate. There are ZERO Black women in the Senate. California can change that. Elect a bold, progressive leader. Change the face of power.

Hosted by Quinn Delaney & Wayne Jordan

Tuesday, February 21, 2023 | Senate Representation Matters: The Path Forward

Featuring

  • Congresswoman Barbara Lee
  • Former Senator and Ambassador Carol Moseley Braun
  • Former Senate Candidate and Chief Justice Cheri Beasley
  • Moderated by Aimee Allison, She the People

A Virtual Event

5:00 PM PST | 8 PM EST

There are ZERO Black women in the Senate.

It’s time to change that.

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Representation Matters is committed to changing the face of power by standing with and supporting progressive Black women and women of color candidates running for elected office.